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Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.

Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.

The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances

Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.

Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed

An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off northeastern England, setting both vessels on fire, with thick smoke seen

Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan receives poor reviews, leading to concerns over contract renewal.

Opposition leader also criticises govt's handling of the economy, claiming corruption had reached unprecedented levels

India leads with six players, followed by New Zealand with four, and Afghanistan with two.

Nearly 1,500 killed in Syria since Thursday, with most casualties being civilians, reports the Syrian Observatory

PCB officials expressed their frustration over being overlooked during the ceremony.

Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesperson says initiative seeks to curb the rise of blasphemy incidents.

Shehbaz Sharif says only 20% of funds withdrawn from digital wallets, blaming low awareness for the poor uptake.

Initial symptoms include severe headaches, fever, nausea, neck stiffness, and unconsciousness, often leading to death

Notification issued by the provincial government confirms that the advance salaries will be disbursed on March 21

Hailey Bieber’s rep denies TikTok influencer's claim that she liked a post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed retirement rumours with a viral 4-word post after India's Champions Trophy 2025 win.

Here's what might be causing it.

SIUE earns first automatic bid for March Madness bracket 2025 with OVC title win. NCAA tournament field updates.

Since June 2024, the SBP has reduced the policy rate by a total of 1,000 basis points (bps)

Nude nails? We don't know her!

Opposition raised slogans and held up placards, disrupting the session as soon as the president began speaking.

Aaron Judge reassures Yankees fans as Gerrit Cole battles elbow discomfort, raising concerns over team’s 2025 season.

Twitter outage affects users globally for over 30 minutes, cause unclear; Elon Musk has yet to comment.

Railway minister assured that improvements in railway services would soon be visible. 

The chenda plays, the bells ring and 'the sun is up' once again for the ‘Big Dawgs’ singer

Rebecca Gayheart asks to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane after seven years.

Fans criticise PCB over host team’s exit from tournament without winning a single match.

Petitioners contend that it undermines separation of powers and weakens legal protections against human rights abuses.

Liverpool FC will reunite with Adidas in a multi-year deal, replacing Nike as the club’s official supplier from 2025.

Celebratory riots in Mhow left several injured, as violence erupted during India’s ICC Champions Trophy win rally.

BTS J-Hope teams up with TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo for a ‘Sweet Dreams’ challenge, delighting 3rd-gen K-pop fans.

The strike is linked to pay disputes, with key airports completely shutting down operations.

Garner's long-term boyfriend, John Miller, spotted at her house, sending a clear message that they are still together.

Sleepmaxxing, a TikTok trend to optimise sleep with routines and tools, raises expert concerns.

119 minutes that you'll never get back!

Killing stray dogs is illegal and a violation of court orders, says animal rights activist Sarah Gandapur.

New taxation proposals, including carbon levies, are under review in the latest talks.

Falcons extend Jake Matthews through 2028, but may lose center Drew Dalman in free agency as teams show interest.

Anushka cheered for her husband and the Indian team from the stands throughout the match.

Director Paul Feig addresses speculation about Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick's rumored feud.

Trump’s tariff threats and recession talk fuel market jitters ahead of key inflation data releases.

Rachel Zegler stuns in Paolo Sebastian gown at Snow White Tokyo premiere, featuring 'magic mirror' and heart motifs.

Unannounced power outages during sehri have disrupted daily routines

Detective Melissa Mercado under review by NYPD after appearing in rapper S-Quire’s viral music video.

A comprehensive and efficient urban transit system is being developed for Karachi, says Sharjeel Memon

Her statement suggests growing dissatisfaction with her digital footprint.

Supporters waved flags and held ‘Stop the Steal’ signs as Yoon returned to his presidential residence.

Critics accuse 'Another Simple Favor' team of staging crowd support amid ongoing legal drama.

Sanam Javed had previously been involved in the political unrest surrounding the May 9 incidents

The number of Khawarij eliminated during the three-day anti-infiltration operation has risen to 71

The remarks came during hearings of intra-court appeals challenging convictions of civilians by military courts

Aurangzeb highlighted that inflation had dropped to 0.7%, the lowest in 60 years

SUPARCO said sufficient time between sunset and moonset should aid moon sighting efforts.

Victims shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Wana for treatment.

India might attack without feeling the need to provide detailed evidence, NYT report cites analysts

PMD say the current weather pattern is likely to keep temperatures elevated for days.

Ramswami residents protest outside K-Electric office after over 17 hours without electricity.

Barriers have been placed to block access

The move has sparked renewed debate around freedom of expression in India.

Officials said Washington remains committed to encouraging dialogue and reducing regional tensions.

The meeting, initially scheduled for May 2, was called upon the request of the Sindh government.

Sindh govt purchases luxury vehicles for commissioners of six divisions and DCs of 29 districts

FM Dar briefs Chinese, British diplomats on evolving situation

The price for 10 grams of gold declined by Rs1,368

Compare transfer methods, avoid hidden fees, and get the best exchange rates when remitting money to Pakistan

Despite being tax compliant, this segment faces high taxes, erosion of benefits

Without embracing industrialisation, diversification and strong institutions, we risk permanent fragility

Stabilisation measures are taken to control excess demand mainly through high policy rate, austerity drive

External shocks coupled with domestic constraints such as weak private confidence weigh heavily on economic recovery

To counter challenges, Islamabad and Beijing must fast-track investment in CPEC

'Trump card' fading after weeks of tough posturing when levies went above 145%

Indian goods transiting through Pakistan to Afghanistan estimated at about $640 million annually

Subcontractors face liquidation, work stoppages amid govt dispute

Sharp mid-week sell-off wipes out early gains over geopolitical jitters, cut in IMF and WB growth forecast

Visits Suzuki's plant site, highlights potential to reduce dependence on oil, LNG imports

Seeks PM's intervention as 25,000 containers stranded; warns of national crisis

Says global uncertainty, elevated risks have impacted scores of countries

IGATEX PAKISTAN 2025 showcased a wide array of next-generation technologies

Putin announces a three-day ceasefire in May to mark Victory Day, but Ukraine remains sceptical of peace overtures.

India's air fleet includes 36 Rafales for the air force, as the navy remains reliant on MiG-29s.

North Korea’s battlefield role strengthens growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow

Israel levels Rafah ruins as Gaza residents fear being confined under blockade, amid deepening humanitarian crisis.

UN and Palestinian officials accuse Israel at the World Court of blocking aid to Gaza, warning of mass starvation.

Sweden’s Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson will resign amid falling poll numbers, 2 years away from elections.

Netanyahu renews calls to dismantle Iran's nuclear programme as US-Iran nuclear talks advance.

Man was arrested after fatal stabbing inside French mosque, with authorities citing anti-Muslim hatred as key motive.

Catholic cardinals met to prepare for a conclave to elect the next pope after Francis’ reformist papacy.

Changes come as US moves to end the de minimis tariff exemption for imported goods valued under $800

Auctioned by Henry Aldridge and Son, letter exceeded estimated value of £60,000 by five times

Ukrainian resilience and battlefield innovation remain strong amid new Russian tactics.

Attacked site originally housed 115 migrants, strike leaves multiple dead, another 47 wounded, survivors evacuated

Tokyo student initially climbed Fujinomiya trail on April 22 but became stranded due to lost crampons

Leaders emphasised that stronger visa regulations aim to enhance the quality of Australia’s education sector

She became first female journalist from the country to finish the event

The 2025 London Marathon set a new world record as 56,640 runners crossed the finish line despite hot conditions.

Liverpool will celebrate their Premier League title with an open-top bus parade through the city on 26 May.

Major power outage halted Jacob Fearnley’s match at Madrid Open, causing widespread disruption in Spain and Portugal.

British Paralympian Sam Ruddock has been reported missing in Las Vegas after last being seen on 16 April.

Dana White confirms Dricus du Plessis will defend middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev; announcement soon.

Oleksandr Usyk faces Daniel Dubois in a rematch for the undisputed heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on July 19.

Anthony Smith lost to Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City but nearly fought fan before announcing emotional retirement.

Bill Belichick sidesteps questions about Robert Kraft and his relationship with Jordon Hudson during CBS interview.

Jax Ulbrich apologises for prank-calling Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, calling it a "terrible mistake."

Furqan Masood from Islamabad becomes fastest Pakistani marathon runner with a time of 3:10:07.

Damian Lillard faces MRI after suffering leg injury as Bucks fall 3-1 behind Pacers in NBA playoff first-round series.

Mohammad Amir discusses his in-swinging dismissal of Babar Azam in Quetta Gladiators' HBL PSL 10 victory over Zalmi.

Babar Azam reflects on Peshawar Zalmi’s 64-run defeat to Quetta Gladiators, citing poor execution in both departments.

Liverpool match Manchester United's historic 20 league titles after dominating Tottenham at Anfield in style.

Dwayne Johnson reveals his transformation for UFC legend Mark Kerr’s biopic, trailer drops tomorrow.

Kim Kardashian identifies as Asian in Instagram story, fans react with surprise.

The 2025 London Marathon set a new world record as 56,640 runners crossed the finish line despite hot conditions.

JoJo Siwa shares her side of the story on her breakup with Kath Ebbs after Celebrity Big Brother UK.

Mirra Andreeva revealed that her memorable speech at Indian Wells was inspired by Snoop Dogg's famous gesture.

The "1 Gorilla vs 100 Humans" debate went viral on social media, blending humour with hypothetical battles.

Ye cannot seem to keep his late friend's name out of his mouth.

Over $300,000 spilled onto a Chicago street from a Brinks truck, with dozens seizing the cash before police arrived.

A key suspect in the 2016 Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian has died unexpectedly before the trial could begin.

Oleksandr Usyk faces Daniel Dubois in a rematch for the undisputed heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on July 19.

Labubu’s design and blind box appeal have turned it into one of the most sought-after collectible toys worldwide.

Researchers find Meta’s AI chatbots voiced by John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Judi Dench chatting inappropriately.

Capital’s Summertime Ball returns June 15 with Mariah Carey, KSI, Zara Larsson, Jessie J and more at Wembley Stadium.

Bill Belichick sidesteps questions about Robert Kraft and his relationship with Jordon Hudson during CBS interview.

Oasis, Mariah Carey, and other iconic artists are amongst the major omissions from 2025 Rock Hall inductees list.